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Toy Reviews

In this guide you will find reviews of some of the best new toys along with their rating and buying information.

Crayola Color Wonder Travel Tube

Travel toys for toddlers can be hard to find, they need to be fun and have few pieces. The Crayola Color Wonder Tube is portable fun for young children to use when traveling or out to dinner in restaurants.

Furreal Friends Dizzy Dancers Deluxe Dance Studio

Hasbro has designed a new activity for girls ages 4 and up, as part of the Furreal brand called Dizzy Dancers. Dizzy Dancers are essentially spinning tops. Each dancer has their own name, personality, and accessories. Once they begin “dancing” part of the fun for children includes not only letting them twirl in the dance studio, but finding...

Duo Plink by Discovery Bay Games

There are some cool ipad accessories. I never imagined that there would honestly be tablet toys. Duo Plink by Discovery Bay Games encourages kids and families to engage in game play using the ipad that with apps that inspire communication and are educationally focused.

LeapFrog LeapPad From LeapFrog Toys

LeapFrog is a company synonymous for developing fun, technology toys for kids with educational software. The LeapFrog LeapPad, one of the newest LeapFrog toys is an interactive tablet toy recommended for preschool children ages 4-9.

Leap Frog TAG Reader Review

The LeapFrog Tag Reading System, geared for kids ages 4 to 8, is a great educational toy for young preschool and elementary school aged kids to learn the foundational skills for reading. Children use the device to explore words and pictures in special storybooks, many of which feature favorite childhood characters like the Disney Princesses and...

Learn to Write and Draw With Mr. Pencil Review

Learn to Write and Draw with Mr. Pencil encourages children to recognize different upper and lowercase letters of the alphabet, as well as to learn the motor control and stroke order to form the letters appropriately. It is used in conjunction with the Leapfrog TAG Reader, which is an educational toy. Additional workbooks are included to...

YBike Pewi Ride-On Toy

The YBike Pewi is one of my favorite toys for infants that can be bought when a child is learning to walk, but is a great toddler bike that provides a lot of fun and excitement as a ride-on toy with 2-3 year olds.

VTech Kidizoom Camera Review

Do your children enjoy taking pictures with your camera or camera phone? Are you on the search for the best digital camera for kids? The Kidizoom camera from VTech Toys comes in a variety of colors (blue, pink, orange), and allows children to take both pictures and video. Children can edit their imagery directly on the camera and play 3...

Storytelling and Singing Princess Belle Doll Review

This large, 20 inch Disney Storytelling and Singing Princess Belle Doll, is recommended for kids ages 3-5. The doll has a plush body that allows her to sit up by herself. Belle is wearing her classic yellow ball gown inspired from the movie, as well as a tiara. Different accessories such as a book or characters from the movie can be placed in...

Disney Cars 2 AppMATes

Disney has developed a new line of Cars 2 toys for the iPad for kids ages 4 and up, based on the Cars 2 movie from Disney Pixar. Once these mobile application toys are purchased (each box purchased includes 2 Cars 2 vehicle characters), the free ipad app from Disney is downloaded from iTunes. The World of Cars can be explored by placing the...

Green Toys Pizza Parlor Review

Pick up or delivery? This adorable pizza toy from Green Toys is a fabulous play food addition to your kid's kitchen set. BPA free, pthalate free, and made entirely in the United States, your family can pretend to make a pizza from your favorite pizza parlor right in your own living room.

Jungle Speed Game Review

Jungle Speed is a fast action card game geared for kids ages 8 and up. 2-10 people can play simultaneously. On your turn, flip a card over. If you have the same pattern as another player, be the first to grab the totem pole in the center of the table and you'll win that hand. The first player to lose all their cards first, wins.

Lite Sprites Magic Wand and Prisma Sprite Review

Lite-Topia is a magical land full of color and light. This Light Wand allows children to collect color from their world and transfer that color to a variety of toys and playsets that involve the Lite Sprites. There are 4 different Sprites: Prisma, Astra, Meadow and Brook who have unique personalities and use their color to express their...

Leap Frog Peek-A-Shoe Review

Little babies and growing toddlers love to explore with their hands. Putting items in and out of containers seems to engage these developing minds over and over again. The Leap Frog Peek-A-Shoe is a great educational baby toy for kids ages 9-36 months as it promotes fine motor skills, as well as provides exposure to color and number concepts.

Bizu Style Studio

Bizu is a great kids jewelry set, that's perfect for holiday gifts or to entertain kids at parties.

Corolle Baby Doll Review

Corolle has been creating baby dolls for young kids since 1979. Dolls in the Les Classique line are recommended for kids ages 2 and 3 because they have soft bodies, a sweet smell of vanilla, and clothing with velcro closures. Once you find the perfect match for your child, don't forget to also preview some great baby doll accessories for even...

Hot Wheels Wall Tracks Starter Set

Many little boys love cars. They especially love to drive Hot Wheels cars across the floor or along the top of the furniture. These new Hot Wheels Wall Tracks by Mattel bring a whole new dynamic to playing with die cast cars. These innovative tracks adhere safely to the wall with 3M Command strips and brackets, bringing a whole new interactive...

Let's Rock! Elmo Review

Let's Rock Elmo by Playskool is an interactive toy geared for toddlers, kids ages 2 and up.

Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls Review

Cabbage Patch Kids baby dolls have been bringing many young children enjoyment over the last 30+ years. To date, over 123 million Cabbage Patch Kids dolls have already been adopted by young children. These soft bodied fashion dolls from Jakks Pacific can be adopted with customized birth certificates and features, but in addition, these dolls...

What's in Ned's Head Game Review

What's in Ned's Head by Fundex, for kids ages 4 and up, is a great Halloween party game! If you are looking for an easy game for children of all ages to play together, What's in Ned's Head is pure silliness. Once they see the disgusting, silly things, some kids have had extreme love it or hate it reactions with this game. However, all children...

VTech InnoTab

The Vtech InnoTab by VTech Toys is an e-book, gaming device and touch screen tablet for kids ages 4-9. This educational toy is a cost-effective tablet and iPad alternative, where kids will enjoy using the integrated features and the touch screen applications to not only play games, but to build vocabulary and enhance skills for reading.

Guide Review: ZhuZhu Babies

These tiny little babies are cost-effective and are great accessories to the ZhuZhu Pet motorized hamster world.

Air Hogs Vectron Wave Battle Review

Air Hogs Vectron Wave Battle is an indoor target shooting toy that uses laser technology, geared for kids ages 7 and up.

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Mega Bloks Thomas and Friends Adventures on Misty Island Playset

Mega Bloks Thomas and Friends Adventures on Misty Island Playset - New Thomas Toys

Top Picks for Kids' Board Games

Top 10 best board games for kids - Best board games in history

Electronic Book Reader

Review of LeapFrog's Tag Reading System

Crayola Spira-Chalk Blaster Toy

Crayola Spira-Chalk Blaster Toy

Step2 Double Play Basketball and Football Set

Step2 Double Play Basketball and Football Set

Sing-A-Ma-Jigs - Singing, Harmonizing Toys Are So Much Fun!

Sing-A-Ma-Jigs - Harmonizing, Singing Toys - Sing-A-Ma-Jigs Sing in Harmony!

Toy Story 3 Woody's Run Around Roundup Game

Toy Story 3 Woody's Run Around Roundup Game - Fun Game from Toy Story 3

Learning Tower Toy Review

Toy Review - Learning Tower Toy Review

Are You Angry About Toy Recalls?

Recall toys are everywhere. Do you have a recall toy in your house? The only way companies will get serious about adhering to federal toy safety standards is if parents tell them what they think!

Imaginets Toy Review: Educational Toys Can Be Fun

Educational Toy Magnets Make Shapes

Toy Fair 2010

The toy industry's biggest trade show is around the corner.

Two Race Cars in One

Two-in-one race cars are this year's addition to the series.

Believe It or Not, It's Driving on Air

Air Hogs Zero Gravity Micro RC Car

Paperoni Deluxe Cutting Studio

Paperoni Deluxe Cutting Studio

Spin Master Glodoodle

Spin Master Glodoodle

Morph-O-Scopes

Morph-O-Scopes

New Razor Scooter Sparks Attention

Review of Razor's new Spark Scooter

New Wooden Toys from Haba

New Wooden Toys from Haba

Stocking Stuffers for Everyone

Stocking stuffers are fun to buy. I've selected from my many lists of great Christmas gifts, lots of fun toys that will make great stocking stuffers for everyone on your list.

Cheap Toys

There's no reason to go for broke when buying toys. Here are some hot, new, cheap toys for bargain hunters. And cheap doesn't mean cheesy, either. Each of the cheap toys on this list is under $20 and packs a lot of play for the money.

Fortamajig and Fortamajig Connectables Fort-Building Toys

Fortamajig and Fortamajig Connectables Fort-Building Toy Review

Iron Man 2 Turbo Racer RC Car Toy Review

Iron Man 2 Turbo Racer RC Car and Iron Man 2 Whip-It Racer RC Car

Potty Training Toys - Toys For Baby Potty Training

Potty training is one of those parental rites of passage that often requires moms and dads to bring out the heavy artillery. After a few months of sporadic success at potty training boys, I resorted to elaborate sticker charts and good, old-fashioned bribery. Here are some fun and unique potty training toys for you to try.

Mega Fun Factory Play-Doh Toy - New Play-Doh Toy from Hasbro

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Playmobil My Takealong Puppet Theater Toy Empowers Creative Play

A portable theater toy for creative kids to put on shows. Sets and costumes, props and sound effects set this theater toy apart.

FurReal Friends Furry Frenzies Animal Toys - More Fun than Zh…

FurReal Friends Furry Frenzies Animal Toys Are Animal Toys That Are More Fun than Zhu Zhu Pets

Tonka Ricochet RC Car - New RC Car From Tonka Speeds Over Obstacles

Tonka Ricochet RC Car - All-Terrain Ricochet RC Car Tackles Any Obstacle

Dance Star Mickey Toy Review - Dance Star Mickey Toy Rocks the House!

Dance Star Mickey Toy Review - Dance Star Mickey Toy Rocks the House!

Wild Planet Spy Video TRAKR RC Toy

Wild Planet Spy Video TRAKR RC Toy - A New RC Toy With A Built-In Video Camera

Paper Jamz Music Toys Rock - Paper Jamz Review

Paper Jamz are paper guitars, paper drum sets and paper amps that kids can play - Paper Jamz music toys rock

Matchbox Stinky the Garbage Truck Toy Review

Matchbox Stinky the Garbage Truck Toy - Stinky Garbage Truck is a Truck Crackup

Fisher-Price iXL Learning System Toy Review

Fisher-Price iXL Learning System Toy - iXL Toy Review

Crayola Model Magic Presto Dots - Arts and Crafts Play Without The Mess

Crayola Model Magic Presto Dots Arts and Crafts Kits - Arts and Crafts Play Without The Mess

Web Runner RC Spider Toy Climbs The Walls

Fantasma Toys Web Runner R/C Spider Toy - Radio-Controlled Spider Toy Climbs the Walls

Electronics in the Tub? Sure!

Munchkin Star Fountain Review

Crayola Crayons - Undersea Adventures Color Stories Toy Review

Toy Review - Crayola Crayons Undersea Adventures Color Stories Toy Review

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